Painter

PAINTER

1st Shift

This is a great position for a person who has worked in the paint shop or an autobody shop.

FUNCTION:

Performs all painting operations and related finishing or assembly requirements to customer specifications.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Parts are handled, prepared, painted, and assembled to customer specifications and standard shop practices.

Parts are finished and coated consistent with best practices, specifications, and aesthetic standards.

Foreign objects are detected and prevented from contaminating the coating process.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Determines best application practices for all paints/coatings based upon customer specification requirements and product technical information data.

Disassembles unpainted parts and accessories as required and reassembles after painting.

Prepares and applies customer specified coatings to achieve film thickness, gloss, and appearance standards to meet all specifications.

Keeps paint kitchen, application equipment, paint booth, and paint storage area organized, clean, secure, and consistent with best 6S practices.

Duties are performed in a safe manner to ensure compliance with safety specifications and environmental requirements.

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION

High school diploma or GED required.

Acceptable visual acuity including color differentiation.

Demonstrated ability to read paint/coating formulas and mix paint/coatings accurately.

Thorough working knowledge of surface preparation techniques such as finishing, filler material, sealing, color mixing, and masking.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILL

Two years expertise as industrial or automotive painter with demonstrated skill in surface preparation, mixing and application of industrial coatings and finishes, setup and operation of HLVP, siphon feed, gravity feed, and pressure feed spray equipment.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

All applicants will be considered for this position based upon experience and knowledge, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital, disabled or veteran status. GTC is committed to creating and maintaining a workforce environment that is free from any form of discrimination or harassment.